Would love to see you get your hands on a Fara, Dare, Titici, Cinelli Nemo Tig, Passoni Prima Disco, Ribble Allroad TI, Heroin, Aurum, Standert. These are bikes you don´t see that many reviews of. So would be cool to see what you think of them.
I have the Cube. Its the new Litening Aero C:68 SLX in blue and with new Sram Red. The bike performs AMAZING !!! Very stiff but also confort, if you put watts she goes, its really really fast ! And new its the best top tier bike on the market. You cant find another brand or model with full carbon wheelset and new Sram Red E1 under 7k €. Only Canyon or Van Rysel but both coasts 9k :) i really recommend the bike for anyone who wants a aero bike, climbing fast and very sharp top tier machine :D
I’ve been deep diving Cube’s C68X Aero Litening. I’ve only seen two reviews. It’s a pretty advanced aero bike that nobody seems to know. It’s not sold in the US. Inter Marche seems to like them. Looking forward to a comprehensive review. Waiting to purchase!
I've been on a Cube Agree Pro for about a year and am blown away by the value of money here. And this year they have outdone themselves by improving the value for money. Their "entry-level" Cube Agree with SRAM Rival AXS now starts at 2700 €.
The Cubes do look really nice. Only thing I hope they will change ist the handlebar width… I mean 44?? Who rides these nowadays? It‘s an aero bike, so get some 36 or 38 on there
I"ve got the Cube Lightning Aero Race 2025, rode about 500km on it now, had to replace the frame once due to a crack (factory mistake). Got a new frame in 2 weeks and since then no problems!
the most interesting thing about the Pinarello X, to me, is the tall stack on an aero frame. they also have half sizes. I've never been able to slam the stem on any of my bikes, but I feel like I could on one of those.
@@harrylook7810 the other advantage of a taller head tube is that it is more aerodynamic. Stem spacers aren’t as deep as the head tube, so a frame with a taller head tube should be faster unless it is too tall.
Thanks for all the work you did in 2024 really appreciated the videos. If you could get your hands on the Cube Attain SLT I'd really love that. It's their top of the range Endurance model with a complete Carbon package and Ultegra Di2
I was able to order the 2025 cube agree pro for 2804€ (local 15% discount from the cube-retailer multicycle, if u look on their website u'll find it) will probably take some time to get it delivered but hey, won't complain
Hi David, I'm looking forward to your test judgement of the C62 pro. Cube in particular manages to offer fantastic prices with such groupsets. I haven't found anything comparable yet. Happy new year🎉
Alternative Boutique choices; buy Standert kreisssäge RS for the refined classic geometry and superior ride quality for 3500€. Time AdH with Dura Ace costs the same as Cube in similar setup, but Time is the more refined virsion of any mass produced carbon bikes! Even no nonsense option would be ritchey or Fairlight, again with more superior comfort with no marketing gimmicks!
I actually use the C68 Gravel as an all road bike. It fits up to 45mm and I usually have 40mm Pirelli TLR Race tires on there to soak up the road bumps.
C68Gravel is one of few gravel bikes that fits road cyclists because its closer to classic road geometry than typical gravel. 42mm slicks are perfect for the road because medium sized tire 35-38 means giving up both comfort and speed.
HOW have you not ridden the Ostro VAM? You're in the UK, Vires Velo will happily give you a loan bike to try!?!? Also somewhat condescending to say "fanboy" when you've not ridden them! Maybe because they have been shown to be most aero bike in professional racing in most recent cyclingnews aero testing. And the are one of the lightest??? A bike they gave 5 stars and said rivalled the best with the only con being "I have to give it back" .... and you're so behind the times you show a picture of the OLD Ostro - they're now on to the Ostro VAM 2.0. The 2.0 was launched in February '24, so you'll be over a year behind!
Really tempted by the Lauf as I like to ride something different to the mainstream. Just a shame you have to pay import duty which makes them expensive. Need a UK distributor
I really like my Uthald Ultimate. I got it in August and it caused quite a stir when I brought it to my club rides. I find it very comfortable and faster than I am (sadly it does not include new legs). Here in the U.S. it is a great value.
Speaking of Cube, check out Radon Vaillant and Radon Spire as well. I believe Radon is something like a sub brand of Cube and their bikes are extremely good value. ❤
Cube proves that bikes should cost what they are getting for theirs, and they must still be making a profit. It shows how ridiculous prices are for most Chinese carbon P.O.S. these days, costing 4 times what they should. I'll stick with my lugged Italian steel thanks.
Hi Dave, try to get your hands on a Ridley Grifn RS for a review. This looks an interesting bike to me as well also also an all road combo or with two sets of tires (a ‘light’ gravel setup and a road setup)
J’ai un cube Lightning air SLX depuis plus d’une année, j’ai fait 15’000km depuis, et j’en suis plus que satisfait, c’est un. Super vélo avec rapport qualité prix imbattable!
Can you share about ride feel? I tried a couple of endurance bikes and they where soft putting power when climbing. Can you feel the stiffness or is it soft? Mostly around the bottom bracket .
@ that may be true, I wouldn’t say it feels quick and my fitness is not at a level I can compare it to my race bikes at present but I bought it as a winter bike and for use on poor British roads so it fulfils those criteria
I just wish Giant would ditch hookless - had two TCR's and really fancy the new one, but not buying a new bike just to immediately replace the wheels...
@@davidarthur There's nothing inherently "wrong" with them if set up correctly and maintained at the correct pressure - more that they just aren't suitable for daily riding up here in the North Pennines. Which is also why I've ditched tubeless, great idea (if you've got a team car and mechanic following you) but just don't stand up to UK roads. Been covered in sealant too many times, trying to put a tube into a tyre at the side of the road to get home. Switched back to latex tubes and so much easier...
ah sorry to hear that, sounds like you've had all the bad luck to my good luck with tubeless ! ;) It was riding in winter with tubeless many years ago and not having to fix a flat in the freezing rain that converted me
I don’t get your Factor fan boy comment. I bought one because it is the only bike out there that offers all the component options that exactly match my somewhat odd fit dimensions. I just clicked the boxes and Shazam! A custom built bike shows up on my doorstep. I looked into bikes like the S5, but they don’t even have my stem length available in the US. Similar problem with the SL8. Crazy to think these companies want you to spend a fortune on a bike that doesn’t fit out of the box and it is iffy if the right parts will even be available in the next 6 months.
I have a new Dogma F big dollar build and my wife has a Cube Agree Race .Its an amazing bike for the price .Its a good as any bike twice Its price and I'm serious .I swapped out the cockpit for her for more aero bars and its amazing. If you don't have big money or want to save alot buy a Cube .Its looks amazing
Ok dude. The Dogma F isn't good enough for your daily riding? Gimme a break. I have no brand allegiance but the bike is AMAZING, on "just" 28mm tires around 70psi, on absolutely terrible roads in and around NYC.
Just to be clear, 28mm Conti 5000 S TR's on Princeton Carbonworks 6550 Strada wheels. The bike is a beautiful combination of stiffness and comfort. I can ride on terrible tarmac in any position, I can climb effectively, or do full sprint efforts (up to 1,300 watts, so far) and it's great for any distance.
Saying 35mm on the Pinarello X is not enough is dumb and doesn’t make sense. Narrow tires are faster on the road and that’s all I want on my road bike. I ride 28mm on my rim brake bikes and it’s more than enough. It’s like buying a Ferrari and trying to fit off-road tires. If you need more comfort and wide tires buy a gravel bike. It was even ridden in the gravel world championships so why wouldn’t that be enough on a ROAD bike. Also the Pinarello X range is a really great bike it fits well, goes down to a smaller size than the other endurance bikes and doesn’t have any weird useless suspension like a Rubaix and Domane.
‘Weird useless suspension’ shows you’ve never ridden one or don’t understand the concept. Also adding 40mm tyres to a top end road bike doesn’t suddenly make it a dog. It’s just a tiny bit of extra comfort for a tiny sacrifice in average speed. We all prefer different set-ups. Nothing wrong with that.
I beg to differ. First of all, in some cases 34mm tires were tested to be actually faster than 28mm. (NorCal Cycling) Second, even if the 35mm was slower, the difference is marginal while the added comfort is huge. On an endurance bike where comfort is key, I think that’s pretty important. Also, I don’t think speed is as important of a factor on an endurance bike than a road bike. You might be comfortable with having 28mm tires even on longer rides, but there are folks who would be much happier with wider tires maybe due to their age, health condition, environment, etc. And lastly there are race bikes that has tons of clearance now (example: New Scott Addict RC w/ 34mm clearance), I think it makes sense for endurance bikes to have slightly bigger clearance.
That’s a older factor and those aren’t black inc wheels then you mention “deserves my time”. If you can’t put the appropriate research and time in to your content then it’s my time I need to protect
@josephdunbar2105 My sincere apologies for inserting the wrong image of the bike when I was making this video I'll try my best to do better in future (Maybe editing while drinking over Christmas isn't the best idea in the world)
Cant wait for that Cube! Happy New Year, David🎉😊
Same to you!
Looks a great range
I got it, it‘s awesome
Would love to see you get your hands on a Fara, Dare, Titici, Cinelli Nemo Tig, Passoni Prima Disco, Ribble Allroad TI, Heroin, Aurum, Standert.
These are bikes you don´t see that many reviews of.
So would be cool to see what you think of them.
I 100% agree with Cube bikes. For me the most popular of 2025 road range is the brand new Attain.
Just been out on mine 👍🏻
better than Ali Express carbon bikes because Cube is a legitimate big name brand and comes with proper warranty.
Happy new year David, thanks for the work you put in testing bikes for those of us not fortunate enough to be able to test ride before we buy!
👍😎
I have the Cube. Its the new Litening Aero C:68 SLX in blue and with new Sram Red. The bike performs AMAZING !!! Very stiff but also confort, if you put watts she goes, its really really fast ! And new its the best top tier bike on the market. You cant find another brand or model with full carbon wheelset and new Sram Red E1 under 7k €. Only Canyon or Van Rysel but both coasts 9k :) i really recommend the bike for anyone who wants a aero bike, climbing fast and very sharp top tier machine :D
Hi there, I hope you don’t mind me asking a question on the bike! Can you fit anything larger than a 30mm tyre do you think?
Thank you :))
does it feel light out the saddle?
I’ve been deep diving Cube’s C68X Aero Litening. I’ve only seen two reviews. It’s a pretty advanced aero bike that nobody seems to know. It’s not sold in the US. Inter Marche seems to like them. Looking forward to a comprehensive review. Waiting to purchase!
I've been on a Cube Agree Pro for about a year and am blown away by the value of money here. And this year they have outdone themselves by improving the value for money. Their "entry-level" Cube Agree with SRAM Rival AXS now starts at 2700 €.
The Cubes do look really nice. Only thing I hope they will change ist the handlebar width… I mean 44?? Who rides these nowadays? It‘s an aero bike, so get some 36 or 38 on there
30mm tire clearance 😐
@@userdjee834 Wich model has 30mm clearance? Their Endurance range (Attain) fit 34mm now
@@kai_291 On the Cube website it says 30mm for Agree and 31mm for Attain
Happy new yr everyone and thanks for all the interesting reviews during the last yr David really enjoyed them.
wow thanks Brendan that means a lot - happy new year to you
I"ve got the Cube Lightning Aero Race 2025, rode about 500km on it now, had to replace the frame once due to a crack (factory mistake). Got a new frame in 2 weeks and since then no problems!
the most interesting thing about the Pinarello X, to me, is the tall stack on an aero frame. they also have half sizes. I've never been able to slam the stem on any of my bikes, but I feel like I could on one of those.
@@harrylook7810 the other advantage of a taller head tube is that it is more aerodynamic. Stem spacers aren’t as deep as the head tube, so a frame with a taller head tube should be faster unless it is too tall.
Happy new year David, excellent channel and content 🎉
Thanks and Happy new year!
Thanks for all the work you did in 2024 really appreciated the videos. If you could get your hands on the Cube Attain SLT I'd really love that. It's their top of the range Endurance model with a complete Carbon package and Ultegra Di2
I've seen the 2025 Cube Agree Pro for €3k. That's Ultegra Di2 and carbon wheels, absolutely insane value
Wow that's a crazy good price, happen to remember where you saw it or got a link
The price I am seeing on pretty much every website is 3299 euros. A very good looking bike!
I was able to order the 2025 cube agree pro for 2804€ (local 15% discount from the cube-retailer multicycle, if u look on their website u'll find it) will probably take some time to get it delivered but hey, won't complain
Hi David, I'm looking forward to your test judgement of the C62 pro. Cube in particular manages to offer fantastic prices with such groupsets. I haven't found anything comparable yet. Happy new year🎉
I am crossing Australia on Pinarello dogma x light backpacking tour from Sydney to Perth . I love it .
Alternative Boutique choices; buy Standert kreisssäge RS for the refined classic geometry and superior ride quality for 3500€. Time AdH with Dura Ace costs the same as Cube in similar setup, but Time is the more refined virsion of any mass produced carbon bikes! Even no nonsense option would be ritchey or Fairlight, again with more superior comfort with no marketing gimmicks!
What happened to the seka spear ride feedback, been waiting for that?
Sorry yeah Christmas sort of got in the way ;) I'll get on it in the new year
@ cheers. It’s on my sort list so I am interested what you think. 😊
Parlee Quaray please. Happy New Year mate
I actually use the C68 Gravel as an all road bike. It fits up to 45mm and I usually have 40mm Pirelli TLR Race tires on there to soak up the road bumps.
C68Gravel is one of few gravel bikes that fits road cyclists because its closer to classic road geometry than typical gravel. 42mm slicks are perfect for the road because medium sized tire 35-38 means giving up both comfort and speed.
HOW have you not ridden the Ostro VAM? You're in the UK, Vires Velo will happily give you a loan bike to try!?!? Also somewhat condescending to say "fanboy" when you've not ridden them! Maybe because they have been shown to be most aero bike in professional racing in most recent cyclingnews aero testing. And the are one of the lightest??? A bike they gave 5 stars and said rivalled the best with the only con being "I have to give it back"
.... and you're so behind the times you show a picture of the OLD Ostro - they're now on to the Ostro VAM 2.0. The 2.0 was launched in February '24, so you'll be over a year behind!
Hapy new year David🎉 si the new colnago UDH compatible?
Yes it is :)
@ tnks David!
Superior x-road or xr ?
Really tempted by the Lauf as I like to ride something different to the mainstream. Just a shame you have to pay import duty which makes them expensive. Need a UK distributor
I really like my Uthald Ultimate. I got it in August and it caused quite a stir when I brought it to my club rides. I find it very comfortable and faster than I am (sadly it does not include new legs). Here in the U.S. it is a great value.
Speaking of Cube, check out Radon Vaillant and Radon Spire as well. I believe Radon is something like a sub brand of Cube and their bikes are extremely good value. ❤
Cube proves that bikes should cost what they are getting for theirs, and they must still be making a profit. It shows how ridiculous prices are for most Chinese carbon P.O.S. these days, costing 4 times what they should. I'll stick with my lugged Italian steel thanks.
Hi Dave, try to get your hands on a Ridley Grifn RS for a review. This looks an interesting bike to me as well also also an all road combo or with two sets of tires (a ‘light’ gravel setup and a road setup)
Agree C62 is not in stock anywhere, unsure if sold out or not yet released…
30mm tire clearance 😐
Frame designs have really not progressed much since the 2020 Scott Foil Pro. No need for an upgrade then 😊
How much were the Scotts...
Felt needs to revamp their AR. Current one was released in 2020
Would like to hear your opinions about the Lauf Seigla. 4:56
J’ai un cube Lightning air SLX depuis plus d’une année, j’ai fait 15’000km depuis, et j’en suis plus que satisfait, c’est un. Super vélo avec rapport qualité prix imbattable!
Yup, just been out on my Attain C62
Ultegra di2 plus carbon wheels and finishing kit. £2999
Can you share about ride feel? I tried a couple of endurance bikes and they where soft putting power when climbing. Can you feel the stiffness or is it soft? Mostly around the bottom bracket .
@ that may be true, I wouldn’t say it feels quick and my fitness is not at a level I can compare it to my race bikes at present but I bought it as a winter bike and for use on poor British roads so it fulfils those criteria
31mm tire clearance? Mudguard mounts?
@ yes, it has 30 on it but can take 34s
I'd like to see a test on the Pinarello X7 and F7 with a better wheelset instead of the stock wheels.
Love my Cube
Cube 🎉🎉🎉👏👏
I’ve been eyeing up this bike as it looks amazing especially for sram red at the price. 7.2kgs😮
I wish cube would make their top end bikes in smaller sizes. Its a shame...
You are getting the old Ostro VAM?
yes a mistake in dropping in the wrong image into the video edit, hopefully you get what I meant from the video
2025 - I’d love to see some road bikes with a stand 27.2 seatpost and collar!
one of the reasons I liked the Fiftyone Sika and Bridge Surveyor
@ they are beautiful bikes! But out of my price range unfortunately. And not available in Australia
I hope in a full wireless Shimano groupset.
CAAD14 anyone??
I don´t think you have ever reviewed a De Rosa or a Battaglin?
I just wish Giant would ditch hookless - had two TCR's and really fancy the new one, but not buying a new bike just to immediately replace the wheels...
what's wrong with hookless for you?
@@davidarthur There's nothing inherently "wrong" with them if set up correctly and maintained at the correct pressure - more that they just aren't suitable for daily riding up here in the North Pennines. Which is also why I've ditched tubeless, great idea (if you've got a team car and mechanic following you) but just don't stand up to UK roads. Been covered in sealant too many times, trying to put a tube into a tyre at the side of the road to get home. Switched back to latex tubes and so much easier...
ah sorry to hear that, sounds like you've had all the bad luck to my good luck with tubeless ! ;) It was riding in winter with tubeless many years ago and not having to fix a flat in the freezing rain that converted me
No mention of X-Lab ?
talked about them in my 2025 tech trends predictions video a few days ago, but yes would be great to get a ride on one I'll see what I can do
I don’t get your Factor fan boy comment. I bought one because it is the only bike out there that offers all the component options that exactly match my somewhat odd fit dimensions. I just clicked the boxes and Shazam! A custom built bike shows up on my doorstep.
I looked into bikes like the S5, but they don’t even have my stem length available in the US. Similar problem with the SL8. Crazy to think these companies want you to spend a fortune on a bike that doesn’t fit out of the box and it is iffy if the right parts will even be available in the next 6 months.
Hi David. Can you test review Alberto Contadors brand Aurum Bike? Im keen to know your thoughts as its on my shorlist for a new bike. Thanks
I have a new Dogma F big dollar build and my wife has a Cube Agree Race .Its an amazing bike for the price .Its a good as any bike twice Its price and I'm serious .I swapped out the cockpit for her for more aero bars and its amazing. If you don't have big money or want to save alot buy a Cube .Its looks amazing
Whats wrong with the Giant image?
It would be great if you can test and do a video on Super Record Wireless and the current Bianchi Specialissima
Good shout
Am I right in saying no one has suggested testing a Reap? A UK produced bike!?!
Hi David
Great content as always 👍 new bikes from Scott and Giant are on my view list for 2025 🙂
Happy New Year 🚴♂️🚴♂️
Top Channel 👍🚴♂️
Thanks, you too!
Bianchi Oltre RC or Specialisssma
Changed from the C68 Road to the C68 Allroad. Much more comfortable and I love this awesome bike 😊
Ok dude. The Dogma F isn't good enough for your daily riding? Gimme a break. I have no brand allegiance but the bike is AMAZING, on "just" 28mm tires around 70psi, on absolutely terrible roads in and around NYC.
Just to be clear, 28mm Conti 5000 S TR's on Princeton Carbonworks 6550 Strada wheels. The bike is a beautiful combination of stiffness and comfort. I can ride on terrible tarmac in any position, I can climb effectively, or do full sprint efforts (up to 1,300 watts, so far) and it's great for any distance.
Well, I'm in early!
Try to get your hands on a scott foil! Interested in your opinion!
Saying 35mm on the Pinarello X is not enough is dumb and doesn’t make sense. Narrow tires are faster on the road and that’s all I want on my road bike. I ride 28mm on my rim brake bikes and it’s more than enough. It’s like buying a Ferrari and trying to fit off-road tires. If you need more comfort and wide tires buy a gravel bike. It was even ridden in the gravel world championships so why wouldn’t that be enough on a ROAD bike. Also the Pinarello X range is a really great bike it fits well, goes down to a smaller size than the other endurance bikes and doesn’t have any weird useless suspension like a Rubaix and Domane.
‘Weird useless suspension’ shows you’ve never ridden one or don’t understand the concept. Also adding 40mm tyres to a top end road bike doesn’t suddenly make it a dog. It’s just a tiny bit of extra comfort for a tiny sacrifice in average speed. We all prefer different set-ups. Nothing wrong with that.
I beg to differ. First of all, in some cases 34mm tires were tested to be actually faster than 28mm. (NorCal Cycling) Second, even if the 35mm was slower, the difference is marginal while the added comfort is huge. On an endurance bike where comfort is key, I think that’s pretty important. Also, I don’t think speed is as important of a factor on an endurance bike than a road bike.
You might be comfortable with having 28mm tires even on longer rides, but there are folks who would be much happier with wider tires maybe due to their age, health condition, environment, etc. And lastly there are race bikes that has tons of clearance now (example: New Scott Addict RC w/ 34mm clearance), I think it makes sense for endurance bikes to have slightly bigger clearance.
Amazing how triggered some people get when what they personally like gets threatened by new ideas. Take a deep breath my friend…it’s only tires…😂
You've been swallowing the durianrider bollocks.....
@@imagistatheimagista1870He literally said he is worried already about 35mm of clearance not being enough, it’s just tires huh?
That’s a older factor and those aren’t black inc wheels then you mention “deserves my time”. If you can’t put the appropriate research and time in to your content then it’s my time I need to protect
Well, you’re never getting back the ten seconds you spent on this comment. 🤷🏻♂️
True
@josephdunbar2105 My sincere apologies for inserting the wrong image of the bike when I was making this video I'll try my best to do better in future (Maybe editing while drinking over Christmas isn't the best idea in the world)
Thx. Happy new year
The cubeframe 2025 is the same as 2024 or 2021
We need better value brands in the US. We get big names and pop up niche brands charging big brands prices..
I was impressed with the two Ventum bikes I reviewed
Check out the Lauf website. I have a Lauf Uthald Ultimate and think it is a fantastic bike and value.
all aero become sl8 like bike
The Y1RS is the ugliest Colnago bike ever !